Dave,I am into making peppershake with the Habaneros and Thai peppers that I grow in my organic garden. What would be the best way to go about making this a business? I know that equipment being sterile and utmost clean is the only and best way to go. What equipment (dehydrators and packaging goods) would be the best to go …
Selling relabeled Products
Dave:I was wondering just how commonplace it is in the BBQ business, of one business to contact another requesting permission to purchase and resell ones product under different labeling/packaging. I’ve found some fantastic BBQ products that I believe are difficult to purchase and could benefit from better marketing practices. Would It be unethical to make such requests?Thanks in advance!MikeMike:This is …
Malagueta Chiles and Pepper Destemmer wanted
Hi Dave,I’m going to manufacture a Brazilian hot sauce. Right now I’m using the Thai pepper but I’m looking for a pepper very popular in Brazil called "pimenta malagueta." Do you know if this pepper is available here in USA? Also, do you know any device to destemming peppers? Thanks for any help!Antonio RibeiroAntonio:I have grown malaguetas. I doubt that …
Espelette Chile Supplier wanted
Dave,I want to purchase Piment d’Espelette. Do you know the best place to get it either online or in Los Angeles?Thanks,GeorgeGeorge:It is available from the following source: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/chefshop/pimdesbasred.html–Dave
Buying a small Hot Sauce Business
Dear Dave,A small but well known hot sauce manufacturer is interested in selling their recipe and name. Is there any way for me to get a value of the business before I buy to make sure my offer is consistent with the worth of the business?Thanks,AnonymousAnon.:There are many factors to consider when valuing a business, including gross sales, net profit, …